A Reason

song 'the Reason'
composed and performed by Jaz

shooting stars

There's no crown without a cross, no testimony without a test, no triumph without a trial, no victory without a battle, no rose without a thorn!

(Jesus Speaking:)
What you see as your struggle I see as your glory. I would not rescue you for all the world! This is the trial that is bringing the crown! This is your martyrdom. Some are called to die once for Me in body. Others are called to die daily for Me in spirit. I do not set one above the other. Everything that you're going through now, everything that's so difficult and painful, is making you worthy to be My stars, My greats, My called–out ones.

my lion

Lord. I'm nervous all over again. Please let me come into Your arms and away from the worry and fears for the future. You mean so much to me Jesus, and I can't live without You. You’re like a still and awesome lion in front of me.

You’re strong and towering, but I feel so safe and accepted with You. I feel like even with Your mighty claws and solemn expression, Your love is pouring out of Your eyes and through You pores. I’d Iove to reach and touch You, and bury my trembling hands beneath Your hair. You’re amazing Jesus. I love this side of You, this picture, it’s sacred and impressive. I love You.

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Pink Words

Can I tell you something? You are perfect. Everything about you is perfect. I mean, what else can I say? I can cry, I can scream and kick, I can quiver in fear, and yet I know that You are a perfect Father, so in the end You are going to give me the best. I truly believe that. Everything I've seen in this world points to a perfect design, to make bitter or better. And it's because of You.
I choose better. On the wings of the eagle I'm going to fly. On the waves I'm going to rise, to be with You. I determine this. I want this.
Melt my heart Lord, I don't want any harsh crystalisis, no cold, frozen iceblood. That's my prayer Lord. That You keep my heart soft, and my motives pure. Only to be with You. Precious find, beautiful Lover. Fill me and thrill me my wholelife long. You're all I want. My sweet Jesus. xxx

picture credited to Amber's blog - thank you!

Just thinking ...

... just thinking of You. I'm happy now.

I'm just sittin' here thinkin' about Jesus, rockin' as my old chair creaks
Some glad day I'll fly away when Jesus comes calling for me
It might be today, it might be tomorrow, maybe one day next week
I'll soon be done with trouble and sorrow when He comes calling for me
When Jesus comes calling for me

When I die don't grieve and cry
Lordy, don't feel sorry for me
Oh what a day, what a mighty fine day
When Jesus comes calling for me
When He comes calling for me

I might be in the graveyard walking talking to my family
Or I might be plowing in the field down yonder, just old Muley and me
Wherever I am, whatever I'm a doing, some sweet day I'll see
And band of angels in a cloud of glory when Jesus comes calling for me
When He comes calling for me

When I die just close my eyes
And lay me 'neath the willow tree
Oh what a day, what a mighty fine day
When Jesus comes calling for me
When Jesus comes calling for me

I'm just sittin' here watchin' for Jesus, rockin' as my old chair creaks
Some sweet day I'll fly away when Jesus comes calling for me
When He comes calling for me

song by: Dolly Parton
art: Kagaya

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I didn't make this post just to be worldly, You know that right Lord? I'm just thinking about You, the whole time. I'm thinking about You today, in everything I do. I love to have you with me all the day long, and then stop and look into Your face and think about You some more. You're the sunshine of my life. You make even the rain beautiful with Your sparkles, You make the storm something amazing with Your thunder and lightening! Everything around me proves Your power and Your wonder! And Your love. -- Yes, even those sunny days, when we can laugh and dance in the grass.

I say this now, not because I'm crying, not because I'm hurt or upset. On the contrary, I'm happy. And what's more, I know I'm going to be happy for the rest of my life, because I have You. Come rain or come shine, come tears or laughter, inside I'm happy. I'm in love with You.

Selah

Psalm 55
4. My heart is sore painted within me, and the terrors of death have fallen upon me.
5. Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
6. And I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
7. Lo, then would I wanter far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

Psalm 56
3. What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.
9. When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back, this I know, for God is for me.
10. In God will I prasie His Word, in the Lord will I praise His Word.
11. In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
13. For thou hast deliver my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the land of the living?

I Will Hold On

Performed by: Haven & Steven, Song by: Haven

I'm so glad this song came out so I could share it like someone shared it with me. When I watched this video I imagined how Haven might have felt hurt or betrayed when she had to go through that really trying time, the time that squeezed this beautiful song from her, and went on to be the connection with those that she could witness to with it, people that she couldn't have touched if she hadn't been touched with the feelings of heartbreak and discouragement. It makes me think about anyone of us who believe in the Lord, and can't imagine why He lets us go through difficult time. Because we need to have that broken heart. We can't expect to go on and not understand the difficulties that others go through in this world, while we go merrily on our way. All the difference is that the Lord is making us into something beautiful, whether we can write that beautiful song that Haven wrote or not, our lives are beautiful when He squeezes that lovely something that makes us worth listening to, worth living.

Jesus. Make me beautiful, help me to receive the gift with open arms and to make it with You. I'm so worthless, make me worth it. Thank You Jesus!

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You never said that it would be the easy way,
But You won't give me more than You know I can take.
You never said that the world would accept me,
I'm set apart to be only Yours, and that's where I wanna be.

And I will go on,
I will stand strong even if I'm alone.
And I will hold on,
I'll carry on until my last dying breath, until You come to carry me Home.

You never said that I wouldn't bear a heavy load,
But You'll be with me as I walk down life's road.
You never said that I wouldn't feel lonely,
But when I'm alone it's when I see your face, much more clearly.

You never said that I wouldn't have a heartbreak,
But a life that that's broken You can can completely remake.
You never said that I wouldn't feel like crying,
But You dry my tears and give me the strength to keep on trying.